Events Calendar

Social media for councils: advanced strategies

Zoom

More and more Councils are looking to use a range of social media platforms in order to increase their digital reach into the community. In this session we look at how different platforms can help councils take their social media presence to the next level. We explore how to get the most from each platform and how to ensure your social media content is delivering on your council's communications objectives.

Clerks Guide to Councillor Induction

Zoom

You have had an election and are looking forward to meeting the new councillors. They are chomping at the bit and raring to go but – hold on! they know nothing about parish and town councils and their first meeting is just a few days away. How are you going to condense all your years of experience into a 10-minute pep talk?

The bad news is that you can’t. But the good news is that help is at hand in the form of our go-to Induction Guide for Councillors which includes the key documents needed by every council and provides detail on essential council procedures.

This session is equally valuable to new clerks who might be wondering how and where to start that important induction discussion with councillors.

The same session is being delivered on the morning of Thursday 9^th March and in the evening of Tuesday 21^st March. 

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE AGREEMENT OF YOUR COUNCIL TO PAY THE COURSE FEE

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Year-end & Audit - Receipts & Payments accounts (over £25,000)

Zoom

For officers who want to understand how to prepare their council’s Annual Governance & Accountability Return on a receipts and payments basis and comply with the requirements of the audit process.

There are alternative sessions for:
Councils under £25,000
Councils that prepare Income and Expenditure accounts

This session introduces the Annual Return and the stages of the audit process, enabling you to complete all the relevant steps correctly.

 Please register directly with The Parkinson Partnership LLP booking page using the registration button below.

 Councillors: social media skills

Zoom

Social media provides councillors an opportunity to engage and communicate with their residents. Building up two-way conversations through the power of digital platforms has never been easier, but it can be tricky to get started and to know where to focus your time and effort. We walk you through the essential ways to get the most out of key social media platforms as a local councillor, what issues to be mindful of, and we provide top tips to engage with your residents.